DR Congo accuses Rwanda of ‘declaration of war’ after rebels enter key city

• Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City

  Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - 1d
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  Rebels edging closer to taking key DR Congo city

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  Rebels Backed by Rwanda Announce Capture of Key City in Eastern Congo

  The M23 militia, funded and directed by Rwanda, said it had seized the city of Goma, terrifying its people, many of whom sought shelter there after fleeing the rebel advance.
  
  The New York Times - 1d
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  Rebels say they have taken key DR Congo city as thousands flee

  Videos shared online by residents appear to show M23 rebels patrolling the main streets of Goma.
  
  BBC News - 1d
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  DR Congo rebels close in on key city as 13 peacekeepers killed

  The UN chief condemned the escalation, calling on Rwanda to halt support for rebels and withdraw.
  
  BBC News - 2d
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  Rwanda-backed rebels capture key eastern DR Congo town

  Yahoo News - Jan. 21
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  Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo

  Yahoo News - Jan. 5
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  Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo

  It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.
  
  BBC News - Jan. 5

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